Chapter 8: Rebirth

"Ghost Shadow Leg! Du Jie is actually cultivating the high-level body-forging fist of the Du Family? Du Fei, who is said to be a useless waste, can't cultivate at all. This time it seems..."

The onlookers all frowned slightly, and some couldn't help but shout out.

After all, although the younger generation of the Du Family often had internal conflicts, it was rare for anyone to die. Today, Du Jie's demeanor was as if he was about to kill and extinguish the fire, causing many people's faces to show resentment and regret.

Seeing Du Jie's powerful kick, Du Fei's lips curled into a cold smile. Without dodging, his figure remained still. In the stunned gazes of the crowd, he stepped forward with his left foot, and in the instant his left foot touched the ground, his right foot swung up into the air. Then, without dodging, it collided with Du Jie's right foot!

"Slap..."

The two feet collided, and a sound like breaking stones echoed. At the same time, the blue bricks under their feet showed several cracks, clearly unable to withstand the force and had already shattered.

"Body Forging! Fourth Level!"

The expected scene did not occur; instead, this evenly matched moment left everyone stunned, and they were all somewhat at a loss.

After all, many of the onlookers knew that Du Jie had already advanced to the fourth level of Body Forging two months ago! If Du Fei could match him evenly, it meant that he had at least the strength of the fourth level of Body Forging.

Just a minute ago, everyone still thought Du Fei was an absolute waste. This dramatic turn of events was truly astonishing.

"This Du Fei is not simple at all!"

"Wasn't this kid said to be a waste who couldn't cultivate? How can he have the strength of the fourth level of Body Forging!" Du Jie's eyes also flashed with surprise, but he was also a very confident person. In just a moment, the surprise had turned into a cold smile. "Even if you, Du Fei, have the strength of the fourth level of Body Forging, I can still beat you to the ground!"

"Come again!"

With a cold laugh, Du Jie's right foot suddenly retracted, and his whole body fell backward. As his palm touched the ground, he used both hands to push himself up, spinning toward Du Fei. At the same time, his feet kicked out like ghost shadows, one after another, without stopping.

"Du Jie has actually cultivated the Ghost Shadow Leg to this level? It looks like Du Fei is in trouble!" The onlookers all had some discernment and could see that Du Jie had cultivated this body-forging fist to an extremely profound level, its power even comparable to some low-grade martial techniques!

Martial techniques! These are combat skills that can only be cultivated after reaching the seventh level of Body Forging and having true qi in the body. Their power is naturally worlds apart from body-forging fists!

However, facing Du Jie's foot shadows, Du Fei still did not dodge. Instead, he took a step forward, and with his right hand, he fiercely slapped down into the foot shadows!

"Slap! Slap! Slap!"

The sounds of fists and feet colliding echoed continuously. It was unclear how many times they sounded, but it was evident that the two of them were exchanging blows. In the end, Du Fei's right palm suddenly grabbed Du Jie's right foot, twisted his wrist, and spun his body. Du Jie was then thrown up and slammed onto the ground like a dead dog!

"Spit..."

As his chest hit the ground, Du Jie felt a sweetness in his throat, and a mouthful of blood spewed out. His eyes were filled with surprise, fear, and resentment!

"Even a waste you can't beat, Young Master Jie, you're even worse than a waste!"

With a cold laugh, Du Fei showed no mercy. He retracted his right hand and kicked Du Jie's face with his right foot. This kick sent Du Jie rolling like a dead dog, leaving a trail of blood on the ground... However, just as Du Fei was about to continue, a figure suddenly appeared from the crowd. With just a stretch of his hand, he lifted Du Jie up and cast a cold gaze at Du Fei.

"Mercy when you can, Cousin Du Fei, aren't you going too far?"

"Du Qing!"

Du Fei looked up, and his brows couldn't help but furrow. The others around him also showed signs of fear when they saw Du Qing appear.

"Cousin! Help me take revenge!"

Du Jie quickly turned his head and, with a face of joy and resentment, said hatefully.

"Such a little skill, not focusing on cultivation, but coming out to make a fool of yourself, you're indeed worse than a waste!" Du Qing frowned, then released his hand and casually patted Du Jie's chest and abdomen a few times before saying indifferently.

Spitting out a mouthful of blood, Du Jie's injuries seemed to have improved somewhat. He spat and said, "Cousin, I was just careless for a moment, but this kid is indeed not simple!"

"Enough..." Du Qing waved his hand, stopping Du Jie's words. Then, with a half-smile, he looked at Du Fei and said, "Cousin Du Fei, you've improved a lot in just a few days! I was wondering why you were so confident, it turns out you have such skills... Not bad... Not bad..."

Hearing this, Du Fei's lips twitched slightly. At this moment, he understood that if Du Jie's pursuit of Xiao Ai was not orchestrated by Du Qing, he wouldn't believe it. It seemed that Du Jie was a minor issue, and Du Qing was indeed the biggest trouble!

"Thank you for your praise, Cousin Qing..." Du Fei smiled, "My skills are nothing special in front of you, Cousin. It's just that some people are really too useless, making me stand out a bit!"

"You..." Hearing Du Fei's words, Du Jie's face turned dark, but despite his anger, he didn't dare to confront Du Fei again. After all, the previous fight made him realize that although both he and Du Fei were at the fourth level of Body Forging, the gap between them was significant.

"Ha ha... I didn't expect you to be so sharp-tongued, Cousin!" Du Qing smiled, his eyes scanning Du Fei before continuing, "According to our Du Family's rules, when the younger generation spars, others shouldn't interfere... However, there's another rule: no injuring others. This time, you've gone too far, and it will be hard to explain to both superiors and subordinates, won't it?"

Explain? Du Fei sneered inwardly. If sparring couldn't result in injuries, what was the point of sparring at all!

However, Du Fei wasn't stupid. He knew that with Du Qing's skills, he was no match for him. If they fought, he would be the one to suffer.

Since his goal of making a stunning debut today had been achieved, there was no need to further tangle with Du Qing.

Thinking of this, Du Fei smiled lightly and said, "Since Cousin puts it this way, it seems I've broken the rules. How would you like to deal with me, Cousin? I'll accept it!"

Hearing Du Fei's submission, a cold glint flashed in Du Qing's eyes, but he then smiled lightly and said, "Speaking of dealing with you, I don't have that authority... However, I can make a decision for both of you. How about if Cousin Du Fei apologizes, and we consider this matter settled? What do you think?"

Du Fei's lips twitched, and he sneered inwardly. Du Qing was indeed cunning. If he apologized, he would be seen as a bully who fears the strong and bullies the weak.

"Whatever you say, Cousin..." Du Fei's face remained calm, and after a moment of thought, he said lightly.

Then, he took two steps forward, bowed slightly to Du Jie, and said, "Cousin Du Jie, I'm sorry. This time, I was blind and thought you were strong, but I didn't expect you to be so weak... In the future, if we spar again, I'll be more careful and won't make you lose face, and I'll go easier on you. So, please, Cousin, be magnanimous and forgive me!"

"Du Fei! You're asking for death!" Du Jie's face, which had slightly improved, instantly turned dark again, a stark contrast of black and white, quite a sight.

"Cousin, do you want another round? Don't worry, this time I'll go easier on you!" Du Fei said with a smile, as if he didn't understand.

"Ch..."

Seeing this sudden tension, the Du Family members around them all drew in a breath of cold air.

After all, Du Qing, despite being only seventeen, had already reached the seventh level of Body Forging eight years ago. At this level, having true qi, one truly steps into the realm of cultivation. Although Du Qing wasn't as strong as the core disciples of the Du Family, he was still very close!

For Du Fei, with the strength of the fourth level of Body Forging, to issue such a challenge was indeed astonishing.

"Master..."

Although Xiao Ai was surprised by Du Fei's strength, she didn't ask much, only showing concern. After all, in her view, Du Qing was a significant trouble.

"Ha ha ha..."

Compared to the furious Du Jie, Du Qing showed no anger. He only shook his head and laughed lightly, then said with a hint of regret, "It's good for young people to have some spirit, but it's a pity if they can't see their own strength... I didn't want to get involved in this, but since Cousin Du Fei is so confident, I'll have to teach you a lesson!"

With that, Du Qing didn't give Du Fei any chance to speak. He lightly stepped on the ground, and his figure rushed toward Du Fei. His right hand extended, and a palm struck toward Du Fei's chest.

The palm wind was fierce, and the palm shadow was strange, far surpassing Du Jie's earlier attack.

Seeing Du Jie's sudden attack, Du Fei's face turned cold. He didn't have time to react, only instinctively twisting his waist and instantly unleashing the Soft Fist.

"Bang..."

The fist and palm collided, and Du Fei immediately felt a continuous internal force surge from Du Qing's palm, causing his already sturdy skin to sting, and his bones to make a groaning sound.

"Damn..."

With a muffled groan, Du Fei quickly kicked back, his toes scraping the ground as he retreated. As he moved, his body twisted, leaving deep marks on the ground. Finally, he landed, but although he barely blocked Du Qing's punch, he felt pain all over his body. If he hadn't used the Soft Fist to dissipate the true qi, he might have been crippled by Du Qing this time.

Du Fei slightly twisted his body and then looked forward.

Du Qing, if you want to cripple me today, I will definitely cripple you in the future!

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